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3. Press the surge-of-steam button to generate a burst
of steam (F). For best performance, leave an interval
of 5 seconds between bursts.
Important: Always stand the iron on its heel rest when
powered on but not in use.
4. When finished ironing, turn the fabric-select dial to lowest heat setting, move
the dry/steam selector to and unplug the iron.
Vertical Steam
Use for removing wrinkles from hanging clothes and drapes.
1. Make sure the water tank is filled to the MAX mark and iron is plugged into
electrical outlet.
2. Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger.
(Curtains or drapes can be steamed once they are hung.)
3. Set the dry/steam selector to desired steam level .
4. Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.
5. Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the surge-
of-steam button as you move the iron over the fabric (G).
SPRAY
You can use spray at any setting (H).
1. Open the water-fill cover.
2. Fill water tank up the MAX mark.
3. Press the
button to spray water as you iron.
4. If spray is weak, pump the button a few times.
DRY IRONING
1. Make sure the dry/steam selector is set to
. You may want to empty the
water(see “Emptying Water Tank After Ironing - Optional”).
2. Turn the fabric-select dial to the appropriate setting for your fabric. See fabric
guide on the heel rest and read garment’s label to help you determine
fabric type.
EMPTYING WATER TANK AFTER IRONING (OPTIONAL)
Note: It is not necessary to empty the water after each use.
1. Turn the fabric-select dial to
. Unplug the iron and let it cool.
2. Open the water-fill cover to expose water hole.
2. Empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with
the tip pointing down. Water will empty out of water-fill
opening (J).
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Make sure iron is unplugged and has cooled completely. Wipe the soleplate
and outer surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water add mild household
detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, vinegar or scouring pads
that may scratch or discolor the iron.
2. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cloth to remove any residue from the
steam vents.
AUTO CLEAN ® System
To keep the steam vents free of any buildup, about once a month follow these
instructions.
1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX line. Plug in the iron.
2. Select fabric temperature setting 6 and stand the iron on its heel rest.
3. Unplug the iron and hold over a sink with the soleplate facing down.
4. Press and hold the AUTO CLEAN ® button. Be careful, as
hot water and steam will come out of the steam vents (K).
Continue to hold the AUTO CLEAN
® button until all the
water has emptied. If necessary, rock iron side to side and
front to back.
5. When finished, release the button, stand the iron on its
heel rest and plug it in. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry
out any remaining water.
STORING YOUR IRON
1. Unplug the iron and allow it to cool.
2. Set dry/steam selector to
.
3. Store vertically on its heel to prevent water leaking from the soleplate.
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